University application deadlines vary based on the intake you are applying for. Most foreign countries and their universities have two intakes- Spring and Fall intake. Spring intake is approximately is in January, while fall intake is in September and October. Here is the 2021 Intake Planner.
In this blog, we further have a descriptive timeline for the different intakes of the leading study abroad countries like the EU, United States, United Kingdoms, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
EU, United States, United Kingdoms, Canada (2021 Intake Planner)
These mentioned countries have two intakes in their universities, September and January intake. Moreover, below is the timeline for both inputs.
September Intake
Here is the timeline for the September (fall) intake (2021 Intake Planner) of the top universities in Europe, the USA, the UK and Canada.
MARCH- APPLICATION
In March, you can start shortlisting universities you would want to begin applying to those particular universities. You can also apply online from their official websites and submit a scanned copy of the required documents.
APRIL- SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Once you have applied to your university, you may go through the scholarships provided by that university or that particular country’s government. You should then check your eligibility and then apply online to all the scholarships you are eligible for.
JUNE-ACCEPTANCE OFFER AND VISA APPLICATION
By the first week of June, you are expected to receive an offer of acceptance from the universities you have applied to. You also get a confirmation from the scholarships you have applied to. After receiving the approval, you have to start the procedure for your visa. Fill the application form, submit required documents, book an appointment for an interview and appear for the interview on the given date.
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AUGUST- PRE-DEPARTURE PREP
By now, you will have your acceptance letter, scholarship and visa in hand. You further have to start preparing for departure, planning transportation, residence and a part-time job in the abroad country. You will also have to book plane tickets in advance as to not get into a last-minute hurry.
SEPTEMBER
Now you will be in your dream country, studying in your dream university!
January Intake
Here is the January (spring) intake of the top universities in Europe, the USA, the UK and Canada.
JULY-UNIVERSITY APPLICATION
In July, you have to start shortlisting universities you would want to apply to those particular universities. Moreover, you can apply online from their official websites and submit a scanned copy of the required documents.
AUGUST- APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Once you have applied to your university, you may go through the scholarships provided by that university or that particular country’s government. You should then check your eligibility and then apply online to all the scholarships you are eligible for. You also will need to provide documents and mark sheets of the previous year.
OCTOBER- ACCEPTANCE LETTER AND VISA APPLICATION
In October, you are expected to receive an offer of acceptance from the universities you have applied to. You also get a confirmation from the scholarships you have applied to. After receiving the acceptance, you have to start the procedure for your visa. Fill the application form, submit required documents, book an appointment for an interview and appear for the interview on the given date.
DECEMBER- DEPARTURE PREPARATION
By now, you will have your acceptance letter, scholarship and visa in hand. You have to start preparing for departure, pack your bags, and check for the documents you will need in the foreign country — planning transportation, residence and a part-time job in the abroad country. You will also have to book plane tickets in advance as to not get into a last-minute hurry.
JANUARY
Now you will be in your dream country, studying in your dream university!
Australia and New Zealand
Universities in these countries have three intakes, July, November and February intake. The timeline is discussed below in brief.
July Intake
The timeline for July intake in Australia and New Zealand is given below.
JANUARY- UNIVERSITY APPLICATION
Then, begin to fill your applications for desired universities and to attach required documents, and sending them.
FEBRUARY-SCHOLARSHIPS
Find out the different scholarships provided by the university or the government and apply.
APRIL- ACCEPTANCE AND VISA
In April, you are expected to receive an offer of acceptance from the universities you have applied to. You also get a confirmation from the scholarships you have applied to. After receiving the acceptance, you have to start the procedure for your visa. Fill the application form, submit required documents, book an appointment for an interview and appear for the interview on the given date.
JUNE- DEPARTURE PREP
By now, you will have your acceptance letter, scholarship and visa in hand. You further have to start preparing for departure, pack your bags, and check for the documents you will need in the foreign country — planning transportation, residence and a part-time job in the abroad country. You will also have to book plane tickets in advance as to not get into a last-minute hurry.
JULY
You will now be in your dream university!
February Intake
The timeline for February intake in Australia and New Zealand is given below.
AUGUST- UNIVERSITY APPLICATION
Begin to fill your applications for desired universities and to attach required documents, and sending them.
SEPTEMBER-SCHOLARSHIPS
Then, find out the different scholarships provided by the university or the government and apply.
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NOVEMBER- ACCEPTANCE AND VISA
In April, you are expected to receive an offer of acceptance from the universities you have applied to. You also get a confirmation from the scholarships you have applied to. After receiving the acceptance, you have to start the procedure for your visa. Fill the application form, submit required documents, book an appointment for an interview and appear for the interview on the given date.
JANUARY- DEPARTURE PREP
Then, you will have your acceptance letter, scholarship and visa in hand. You have to start preparing for departure, pack your bags and check for the documents you will need in the foreign country— planning transportation, residence and a part-time job in the abroad country. You will also have to book plane tickets in advance as to not get into a last-minute hurry.
FEBRUARY
You will now be in your dream university!
November Intake
The timeline for November intake in Australia and New Zealand is given below.
MAY- APPLICATION
In March, you can start shortlisting universities you would want to apply to those particular universities. You can apply online from their official websites and submit a scanned copy of the required documents.
JUNE- SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Once you have applied to your university, you may go through the scholarships provided by that university or that particular country’s government. You should then check your eligibility and then apply online to all the scholarships you are eligible for.
Deadline for September 2021 Intake
AUGUST-ACCEPTANCE OFFER AND VISA APPLICATION
By the first week of June, you are expected to receive an offer of acceptance from the universities you have applied to. You also get a confirmation from the scholarships you have applied to. After receiving the acceptance, you have to start the procedure for your visa. Fill the application form, submit required documents, book an appointment for an interview and appear for the interview on the given date.
OCTOBER- PRE-DEPARTURE PREP
By now, you will have your acceptance letter, scholarship and visa in hand. You have to start preparing for departure — planning about transportation, residence and a part-time job in the abroad country. You will also have to book plane tickets in advance as to not get into a last-minute hurry.
NOVEMBER
Now you will be in your dream country, studying in your dream university!
Therefore, this was a complete guide on the 2021 Intake Planner for the top countries. We further hope we were able to resolve any queries you might have had.
Good luck!